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Fluffy Instant Donuts

SUBMITTED BY: ZZZORBA 

"A delicious, inexpensive, and easy way to make 'homemade' donuts that your whole family will love. This recipe also works well for funnel cakes!"
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 2.0
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 56 donuts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist cake mix, any flavor
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 3 cups oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, water, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 5 minutes, or until batter is free of lumps.
  2. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Using a small scoop equal to about 2 tablespoons, carefully drop batter into hot oil in batches so as not to overcrowd.
  3. Cook donuts in hot oil for 5 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping once with a fork mid-way through for even cooking.
  4. Carefully remove donuts from oil with slotted spoon or tongs, and drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2008 by connie smith 
I checked out the reviews for this recipe before attempting to make them and made a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2005 by DEENJER 
I wish the reviews were posted before I made these!! We must've all gotten this recipe at the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 16, 2005 by Candy 
I can't believe I actually made this befor looking at the reviews. This was the worse recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2005 by DAWNSCOTT 
I made the batter up for Sunday morning Breakfast. I decided to try just one small one and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2004 by COOKINGKING 
This was such a let down. I was so excited to make the funnel cakes with this recipe. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2004 by Sarah 
I did not like these: they were too oily for my tastes. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 12, 2004 by MrsBrenda 
Yuck! I tried this recipe and they came out drenched in oil and tasting like the oil. Not very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2004 by JRSMAMA 
This recipe was AWFUL! Do not waste your time making these! Simply disgusting! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 8, 2004 by Bee G 
This was such a disapointment...these did not turn out at all. They were soaked with grease... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 12, 2004 by JONI K. 
Easy to make, but not great. A little greasy for my taste. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Fluffy Instant Donuts

Servings Per Recipe: 56

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 61

  • Total Fat: 2.5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 1g

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